IRISHFILMFESTA was created in 2007, and it is aimed at promoting Irish cinematography in Italy.
The Festival is put on in collaboration with Irish Film Institute, supported by Culture Ireland, Screen Ireland, Tourism Ireland, Embassy of Ireland. The event is produced by the cultural association Archimedia. Creator and director of IRISHFILMFESTA is Susanna Pellis, Irish Cinema expert.
The festival, held at the Casa del Cinema di Roma, will present new films and old unedited classics. Besides the screenings, all in original version with subtitles and all free entry, the programme includes presentations and meetings with Irish guests (directors, actors, screenwriters and producers) as well as debates and special events.